Publication: 100 Student Voices on AI and Education
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2024-12-23
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2024-12-23
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the landscape of higher education (HE), presenting both opportunities and challenges. This paper discusses the results of focus group discussions conducted in 10 countries (Cameroon, Colombia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Indonesia, Mali, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, and Rwanda), examining students’ perspectives, experiences, and concerns regarding AI’s impact on education.
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“Cobo, C,; Munoz-Najar, A.; Bertrand, M.. 2024. 100 Student Voices on AI and Education. Digital Innovations in Education; Brief No. 3. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/42579 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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